1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 2,777 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 940 kg more than 1995 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S8 | SE |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
