2001 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2001 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 2001 Donkervoort D8 and 2001 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 500 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Donkervoort D8 | 2001 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Donkervoort | TVR |
Model | D8 | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |