2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1995 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Donkervoort S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Donkervoort S8 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 403 kg more than 1995 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1995 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 1995 Donkervoort S8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Donkervoort |
| Model | Spark | S8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
