1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |