1994 BMW 740 vs. 1994 Donkervoort S8
To start off, both 1994 BMW 740 and 1994 Donkervoort S8 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1994 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1994 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort S8. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1994 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
Model | 740 | S8 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |