1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 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 32 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 420 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Mazda |
Model | S8 | 929 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |