1988 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1990 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 M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1990 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | M3 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
