1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 684 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulietta | Nova |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |