1963 Abarth 595 vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 595 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
