1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 273 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
| Model | S8 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1620 mm |
