1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
Model | 1900 | S8 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 166 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |