1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona 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 31 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 322 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |