1978 BMW M1 vs. 2000 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 675 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8. 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 2000 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | M1 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
