1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1992 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 866 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8. 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | D8 | S |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
