2003 Donkervoort D8 vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 470 kg more than 2003 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 Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Donkervoort D8 | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Donkervoort | TVR |
| Model | D8 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
