1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944.
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 (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Nova | 944 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |