1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 720 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | D8 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
