1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1989 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1989 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1989 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
Model | Lancia 037 | S8 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |