1976 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, both 1976 Chevrolet Nova and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Nova | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Nova | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
