1987 BMW 324 vs. 2002 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2002 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 2002 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 324 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 |
