1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 672 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, 1966 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1966 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Moretti |
| Model | D8 | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
