1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1994 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1994 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 1502 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
