1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (139 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1995 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1995 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
Model | 850 | D8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |