1992 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 975 kg more than 2005 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, 1992 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 730 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
