2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1987 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1987 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1987 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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Donkervoort S8. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1987 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1987 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 1987 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Donkervoort |
| Model | Catera | S8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
