1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 9 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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Rover Vitesse.
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, 1984 Rover Vitesse (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Nova | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
