2004 BMW 760 vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2004 BMW 760 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 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 760 weights approximately 1585 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.
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 760 (602 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8. 2004 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2004 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 2004 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 760 | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
Model | 760 | D8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2310 mm |