1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 23 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster 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) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Nova | Silvia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |