1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,299 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 497 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (272 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Nova |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
