1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1987 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1987 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1987 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1987 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 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Donkervoort S8. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1987 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1987 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 1987 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Donkervoort |
| Model | Cordoba | S8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
