1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 305 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
| Model | GT | S8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
