2006 BMW 130 vs. 1995 Donkervoort D8

To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (139 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort D8. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1995 Donkervoort D8 has manual transmission. 1995 Donkervoort D8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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