2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1952 Fiat 1900
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1952 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Fiat |
| Model | D8 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
