2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (740 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 592 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 445 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 Pagani Zonda (708 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Pagani |
| Model | D8 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 740 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 708 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4886 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2785 mm |
