1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Florian 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1979 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1979 Isuzu Florian 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 | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Donkervoort | Isuzu |
Model | S8 | Florian |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 214 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4440 mm |