1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 670 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nova | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
