1989 Audi 90 vs. 1989 Donkervoort S8
To start off, both 1989 Audi 90 and 1989 Donkervoort S8 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 90 (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1989 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 90 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1989 Donkervoort S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Audi 90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Donkervoort S8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 90 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Audi 90 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 90 | 1989 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
| Model | 90 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
