1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 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 126 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 850 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
