1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 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 93 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Trabant |
| Model | S8 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
