1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1974 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 506 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1974 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Turbo | Nova |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 258 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |