1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1970 Fiat Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Fiat Dino.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Nova | Dino |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
