1983 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 BMW 320. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 320 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 320. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 320 | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 320 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
