2003 BMW 530 vs. 1986 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 17 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1986 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 995 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1986 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 530 | S8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
