1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 39 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 26 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Chairman H. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Nova has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Nova | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
