1998 BMW 330 vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8. 1992 Donkervoort S8 has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Donkervoort S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
Model | 330 | S8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 214 Nm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3410 mm |