1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 36 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 373 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Nova. 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1974 Chevrolet Nova | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Nova | Stavic |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |