1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 622 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
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 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1992 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Vauxhall |
| Model | S8 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
