1964 Abarth 750 vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750. 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 750 | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 750 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
