2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1969 Fiat 850
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 850 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Donkervoort D8 | 1969 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | D8 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2040 mm |
