1977 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1988 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 887 kg more than 1988 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 520 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
