1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 500 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Nova | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
