1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1975 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 700 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1975 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTA | Nova |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |