1977 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 960 kg more than 1999 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, 1977 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Camaro | D8 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
