1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 177 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Donkervoort | Marcos |
Model | S8 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |