1992 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1992 Donkervoort S8 and 1992 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS 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 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Jaguar |
| Model | S8 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4880 mm |
