1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 940 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1978 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 108 | Nova |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |