2009 BMW M5 vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 14 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 1280 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, 2009 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | M5 | S8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
