2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 1260 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.
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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | BMW |
| Model | D8 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2761 mm |
