1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 20 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 279 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Morris |
| Model | S8 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
