1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
| Model | 75 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
