1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 25 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1976 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB5 | Nova |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |