1990 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo
To start off, 1990 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Bravo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1990 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo weights approximately 410 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, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Donkervoort S8 | 1974 Lamborghini Bravo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Lamborghini |
| Model | S8 | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1050 mm |
