1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 535 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
| Model | S8 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 167 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 | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
