1979 BMW 732 vs. 1991 Donkervoort S8

To start off, 1991 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1991 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1991 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1991 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Donkervoort S8.

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