1985 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1985 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 441 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1985 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1985 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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