1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Nova and 1968 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster 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 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Nova | GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
