2005 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1995 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 330 | S8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
