2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2000 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z9 and 2000 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW Z9 | 2000 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
Model | Z9 | D8 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2310 mm |