1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Nova | 75 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |