1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. Both 1992 Donkervoort S8 and 1977 Nissan Skyline are equipped with a 1,998 cc 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
Model | S8 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 214 Nm | 162 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4610 mm |