1988 Buick Estate vs. 1987 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1987 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1987 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Donkervoort S8. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1987 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1987 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 1987 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
Model | Estate | S8 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |