1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1139 kg more than 1993 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort S8. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1993 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1993 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Aston Martin |
| Model | S8 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
