1977 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 520 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1977 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Nova | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Nova | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |