1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2002 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 775 kg more than 2002 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Corvette | D8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2310 mm |
