1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 310 kg more than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Nova | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
