1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Donkervoort S8 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2160 mm |
