1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 888 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Donkervoort |
| Model | Challenger | S8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
