1994 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1994 Donkervoort S8 and 1994 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 639 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort S8. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Donkervoort S8 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
| Model | S8 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
