1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
| Model | Giulietta | D8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
