1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 950 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S8 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
