1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 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, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 500 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Nova | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |