2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | D8 | 131 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |
