1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Donkervoort S7
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Donkervoort S7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
Model | Corvette | S7 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 163 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1080 mm |