2004 BMW 316 vs. 1997 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. Both 2004 BMW 316 and 1997 Donkervoort D8 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
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, 2004 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 1997 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 316 | D8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
