1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, both 1978 Chevrolet Nova and 1978 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 30 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Nova is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Chevrolet Nova. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Nova | 18 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
