1985 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Donkervoort S8
To start off, both 1985 AC Cobra and 1985 Donkervoort S8 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1985 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | AC | Donkervoort |
| Model | Cobra | S8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
