1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 842 kg more than 1988 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Corvette | S8 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1110 mm |
