2008 BMW 540 vs. 1989 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1989 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1989 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
Model | 540 | S8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1992 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |