1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1992 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 606 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1992 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Donkervoort |
| Model | SZ | D8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
