1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 636 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 BMW 318 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
Model | 318 | D8 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |