2005 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2005 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2005 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Donkervoort D8 | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Jaguar |
| Model | D8 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3060 mm |
