1985 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1985 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1985 Donkervoort S8 and 1985 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 579 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 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Donkervoort S8 | 1985 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Reliant |
| Model | S8 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
