1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 36 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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 876 kg more than 2004 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Chevelle | D8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
