2001 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2001 Audi A4 and 2001 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Audi A4. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A4 weights approximately 911 kg more than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2001 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A4 | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
| Model | A4 | D8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
