2008 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1988 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, 2008 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1988 Donkervoort S8 has manual transmission. 1988 Donkervoort S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 525 | S8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
