1990 Donkervoort S8 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 23 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1995 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Donkervoort S8 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S8 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1640 mm |
