1991 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Donkervoort S8 | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
