1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1975 Peugeot 104
To start off, both 1975 Chevrolet Nova and 1975 Peugeot 104 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 64 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 104. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 746 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Chevrolet Nova. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104, 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, 1975 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 104. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1975 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Nova | 104 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2240 mm |
