1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Nova and 1968 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 60 more horse power than 1968 Triumph GT6. (105 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Nova | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2110 mm |
