1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1994 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1994 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort S8. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1994 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
Model | 75 | S8 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |