1985 Innocenti 990 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, both 1985 Innocenti 990 and 1985 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1985 Innocenti 990 and 1985 Vauxhall Nova are equipped with a 993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Nova weights approximately 26 kg more than 1985 Innocenti 990.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Innocenti 990 (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Nova. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Innocenti 990 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Innocenti 990 | 1985 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Innocenti | Vauxhall |
| Model | 990 | Nova |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2350 mm |
