1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Nova | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
