1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1986 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1986 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1775 kg more than 1986 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Donkervoort S8. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1986 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1986 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1986 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Donkervoort |
| Model | Azure | S8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1110 mm |
