1987 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1977 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1987 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Donkervoort S8 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1987 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Donkervoort S8 | 1977 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Suzuki |
| Model | S8 | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
