1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 297 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
| Model | Giulia | S8 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
