1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen BX weights approximately 384 kg more than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Because 1988 Donkervoort S8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Donkervoort S8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen BX (181 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Donkervoort |
| Model | BX | S8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
