2003 BMW M3 vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2003 BMW M3 and 2003 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 755 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, 2003 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW M3 | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
Model | M3 | D8 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |