1985 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Donkervoort S8 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Peugeot |
Model | S8 | 504 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |