1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | S8 | 2100 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2052 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
