1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1976 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta and 1976 Chevrolet Nova were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1976 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alfetta | Nova |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |
