2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 1073 kg more than 2005 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Audi | Donkervoort |
| Model | A4 | D8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
