1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1992 Donkervoort S8 (214 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1991 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1991 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Caterham | Donkervoort |
| Model | Super 7 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3410 mm |
