1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1964 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Berline weights approximately 592 kg more than 1988 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, 1964 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1964 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
Model | S8 | Berline |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |