2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 970 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | D8 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
