1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Bristol | Italdesign |
| Model | 400 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
