1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1999 Donkervoort D8 and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP) has 375 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lamborghini |
| Model | D8 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 523 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
