1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 750 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
