1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 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 134 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Donkervoort D8 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | 750 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 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 | 535 kg | 630 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 |
