1990 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1990 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1990 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Donkervoort S8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Donkervoort S8 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Land Rover |
| Model | S8 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1920 mm |
