1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 813 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Donkervoort | Plymouth |
Model | S8 | Volare |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |