2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A3 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2004 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3, 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, 2004 Audi A3 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
| Model | A3 | D8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
