1990 Donkervoort S8 vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 15 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 330 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, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1990 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1990 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Donkervoort S8 | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Proton |
| Model | S8 | Juara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
