2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2005 Donkervoort D8
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Aveo and 2005 Donkervoort D8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 438 kg more than 2005 Donkervoort D8.
Because 2005 Donkervoort D8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Donkervoort D8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Donkervoort D8 (210 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 2005 Donkervoort D8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
Model | Aveo | D8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1063 kg | 625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2310 mm |