1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1985 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1985 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1985 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1985 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Donkervoort S8. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1985 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1985 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1985 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
| Model | Centurion | S8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
