1958 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 596 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1975 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aceca | Nova |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
