1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 30 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 545 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Nova | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2198 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 | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
