1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 432 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Donkervoort |
| Model | V6 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
