1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 492 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | McLaren |
| Model | S8 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
