1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 27 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 15 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 555 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider. 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) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Nova | Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
