1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 783 kg more than 2003 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Camaro | D8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
