1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 340 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 (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Cadillac Seville. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Nova has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Nova |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
