1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Chevrolet Nova.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Riley |
| Model | Nova | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
