1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1974 Fiat 128
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Nova and 1974 Fiat 128 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 80 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1974 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Nova | 128 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2240 mm |
