2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2001 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Donkervoort D8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Donkervoort D8 would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2001 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 831 kg more than 2001 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2001 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Colorado | D8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
