1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1989 Suzuki SJ 413
To start off, both 1989 Donkervoort S8 and 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 51 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki SJ 413. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki SJ 413. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Because 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Donkervoort S8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 will offer significantly more control. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki SJ 413. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki SJ 413.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Suzuki |
| Model | S8 | SJ 413 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1700 mm |
