1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1972 Jaguar E Type

To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar E Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar E Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar E Type (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar E Type should accelerate faster than 1989 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar E Type weights approximately 855 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1972 Jaguar E Type (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar E Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.

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