1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 4 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. Both 1968 Chevrolet Nova and 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne are equipped with a 4,097 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 415 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Nova | Biscayne |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1807 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3090 mm |
