2000 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
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, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Donkervoort D8 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
Model | D8 | 600 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2010 mm |