1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 763 kg more than 1993 Donkervoort S8. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Corvette | S8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1110 mm |
