1972 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 355 kg more than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1990 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | Touring | S8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
