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 |