1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 485 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Holden Commodore 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. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Holden |
| Model | S8 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
