1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird

To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird 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 14 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird.

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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm). This means 1983 Donkervoort S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1978 Holden Sunbird 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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