1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 2 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1988 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 922 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Donkervoort |
| Model | Pantera | S8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1110 mm |
