1988 BMW 525 vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 525 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
