1985 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1985 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1985 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1985 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Donkervoort S8 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
