1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 385 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
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, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2000 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
| Model | Giulia | D8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
