1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Reliant Rebel 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1973 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1973 Reliant Rebel 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:
| 1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Reliant |
| Model | S8 | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3510 mm |
