1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Nova and 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 60 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 680 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Chevrolet Nova has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Nova | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
