1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | GAZ | Italdesign |
| Model | M-20 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
