1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1133 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova.
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 (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Nova | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3740 mm |
