1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 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 45 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Nova | Defender |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
