1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina 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 26 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 280 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Carina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |