1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 11 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Opel Ascona. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 478 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona. 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 (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Ascona. (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Nova | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
