1945 Austin 16 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 210 kg more than 1945 Austin 16. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1968 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | 16 | Nova |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
