1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Donkervoort S8 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Donkervoort | Holden |
Model | S8 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 214 Nm | 247 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4770 mm |