1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 452 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Donkervoort | Opel |
Model | S8 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |