1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1981 Simca 1100
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Simca 1100 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 71 more horse power than 1981 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Simca 1100 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Because 1988 Donkervoort S8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Donkervoort S8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1981 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Simca |
| Model | S8 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
