1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1991 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 145 kg more than 1991 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1991 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
Model | Giulietta | S8 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |