1973 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1992 Donkervoort S8 (214 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm). This means 1992 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 525 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3410 mm |
