1984 Audi 90 vs. 1987 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1987 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 90 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1987 Donkervoort S8.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Audi 90 (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1987 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
| Model | 90 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
