1995 Donkervoort S8 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1995 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 586 kg more than 1995 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Donkervoort S8 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Chevrolet |
| Model | S8 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1650 mm |
