1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1994 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1994 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 2200 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
