2007 BMW M vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | M | D8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
