1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2011 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | BMW |
| Model | D8 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
