1990 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 755 kg more than 1990 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Donkervoort S8 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Buick |
| Model | S8 | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
