1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 435 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
Model | S8 | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |