1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 909 kg more than 1986 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Donkervoort S8. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1986 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1986 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
Model | Caprice | S8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 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 | 1584 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |