1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1948 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1974 Chevrolet Nova has automatic transmission and 1948 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1948 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1948 Lancia Aprilia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Nova | Aprilia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |