1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 3 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 352 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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