1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 1130 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Century |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |