2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1820 kg more than 2003 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2003 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Donkervoort |
| Model | Continental | D8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |
