1992 Buick LeSabre vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, both 1992 Buick LeSabre and 1992 Donkervoort S8 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 872 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Donkervoort S8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Donkervoort S8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8. 1992 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1992 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Buick LeSabre | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
Model | LeSabre | S8 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |