1986 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 94 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Donkervoort S8 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Donkervoort S8 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
