1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 22 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 242 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Nova | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
