1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda Cosmo would be higher. At 2,292 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda Cosmo. (162 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | S8 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4670 mm |
