1991 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 675 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1991 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1991 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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