1989 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Donkervoort S8 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Donkervoort | Toyota |
Model | S8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |