1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 842 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Corvette | D8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
