1964 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 385 kg more than 2000 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2000 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | AC | Donkervoort |
| Model | Cobra | D8 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
