1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | GAZ |
| Model | S8 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
