<VV> Novas and Vairs

[Dave Keillor]

In addition to three Corvairs, my wife and I own a '73 Nova 350.  The
Corvairs beat the Nova hands-down for handling, but oh the torque of
that 350 V-8!  They're both neat cars in their own way.

Dave Keillor
 

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bill H.
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:44 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Novas and Vairs

                                         B"H

I have to add my 2 cents here.  I've never driven a
Nova, but I would say that the IRS on the Vair,
combined with the traction offered by the rear engine
configuration, makes the Corvair a better handling car
than the Nova.  My vair handles better than any other
rear-drive car I've ever driven, including the host of
torsion-barred A-body MoPars (which were pretty good)
as well as full size Ford wagons from the Eighties
that I've owned.

I do remember my aunt's 1971 Chevelle Malibu Sport
Coupe which she got brand new in the spring of '71. 
It had a 307.  She was very unimpressed when on the
highway on a windy day.  The Malibu would get buffeted
all over the road in those circumstances, and it was
definitely heavier than a Nova...Bill Hershkowitz




       
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