1976 BMW 630 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1968 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 630 | Nova |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |