2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2003 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ferrari |
| Model | D8 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
