1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1995 Donkervoort S8 and 1995 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 725 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 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 743 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Donkervoort S8 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Donkervoort | Porsche |
Model | S8 | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |