1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1986 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1986 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Donkervoort S8 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 459 kg more than 1986 Donkervoort S8.
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 Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1986 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Corvair | S8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
