1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8

To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Donkervoort S8 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1988 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 927 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1988 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1988 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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