1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1994 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1994 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 808 kg more than 1994 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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Donkervoort S8. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1994 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Chevelle | S8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
