1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1992 Donkervoort S8 (214 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
Model | Giulietta | S8 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 214 Nm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3410 mm |