1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1995 Donkervoort S8 and 1995 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 845 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8. 1995 Holden Statesman 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. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Donkervoort | Holden |
Model | S8 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |