2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 2001 Donkervoort D8 and 2001 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 905 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (618 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lamborghini |
| Model | D8 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| 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 |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 618 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
