1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 540 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lancia |
| Model | S8 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
