1994 BMW 740 vs. 1997 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1997 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1997 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1997 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1997 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 740 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
