1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Donkervoort S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
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, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (163 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm). This means 1983 Donkervoort S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen K 70 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Volkswagen |
Model | S7 | K 70 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1460 mm |