2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Rover |
| Model | D8 | P4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
