1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 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 97 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Donkervoort S8 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
