1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 1600 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
