1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Continental and 1999 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1825 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1999 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Donkervoort |
| Model | Continental | D8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |
