1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Chevrolet Nova is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Chevrolet Nova. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1974 Chevrolet Nova has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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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