1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 752 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Giulia | Nova |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |