2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 889 kg more than 2004 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
Model | Corvette | D8 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |