1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1800 kg more than 1999 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, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Donkervoort |
| Model | Brooklands | D8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |
