2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Donkervoort D8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 A4 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
Model | A4 | D8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |