1974 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Donkervoort S8 (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1994 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | Touring | S8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 167 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 |
