1977 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 755 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1977 Buick Regal (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
Model | Regal | S8 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |