1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett 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 64 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 115 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Opel |
| Model | S8 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
