1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Nova 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 18 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 464 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Nova | 924 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |