1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, 2005 TVR T 350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR T 350 (347 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR T 350 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | TVR |
| Model | D8 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
