1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Donkervoort S8 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
Model | Giulia | S8 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 166 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1110 mm |