1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 338 kg more than 1973 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, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Nova | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |