1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 690 kg more than 1999 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Maserati |
| Model | D8 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
