2003 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2000 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker.
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 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tracker | 2000 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Tracker | D8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
