1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | D8 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
