1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 342 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
Model | Giulia | S8 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |