1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 635 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | S8 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
