2005 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
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, 2005 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1990 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 318 | S8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
