1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 632 kg more than 1992 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Plymouth |
| Model | S8 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
