1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1993 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Donkervoort S8 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1993 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 500 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
