1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 4 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1988 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1262 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Donkervoort |
| Model | Brougham | S8 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
