1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, both 1995 Caterham 21 and 1995 Donkervoort S8 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Donkervoort S8 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Caterham | Donkervoort |
| Model | 21 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1110 mm |
