1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 515 kg more than 1989 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 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lancia |
Model | S8 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1520 mm |