1991 BMW 525 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, both 1991 BMW 525 and 1991 Chevrolet Nova were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Nova (200 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Nova.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Nova (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 1991 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 525 | Nova |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
