What is the difference between novel and a classic novel?

Answer 1

Age.
A classic is something that has stood the test of time: remains popular or in print long after the initial popularity. They tend to define or depict the culture of the time they were made.

Answer 2

A novel is a literary work of fiction, while a classic novel is a novel that has withstood the test of time and is considered to have enduring literary value. Classic novels are often highly regarded for their influence on literature and culture, and continue to be studied and appreciated by readers across generations.

Answer 3

contemporary is new classic is old