1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 50 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Nova | President |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |