1994 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 525 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Donkervoort S8 (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Donkervoort S8 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Donkervoort | Lancia |
Model | S8 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |