1988 BMW 524 vs. 1985 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 3 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 680 kg more 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1985 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 524 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
