1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1988 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1988 Donkervoort S8 and 1988 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1988 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Pontiac |
| Model | S8 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
