1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
