1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 165 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 1974 Chevrolet Nova has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Nova | Impala |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3100 mm |