1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1995 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 826 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Chevelle | S8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
