1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1977 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Nova |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |