1978 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 10 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1968 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Nova |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
