2004 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
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, 2004 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Donkervoort D8 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Vauxhall |
| Model | D8 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
