1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | Lancia 037 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3410 mm |
