1985 BMW 324 vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2001 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 324 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 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 |
