1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Chevrolet Nova

To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Nova would be higher.

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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (333 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Nova.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1975 Chevrolet Nova
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Corvette Nova
Year Released 1992 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 143 HP
Torque 949 Nm 333 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 5000 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2830 mm