1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 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 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
| Model | S8 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4300 mm |
