1985 Donkervoort S8 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Donkervoort S8 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | BMW |
| Model | S8 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
