1975 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 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. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Nova. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Nova | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Nova | 930 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |