1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 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 119 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 400 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Chevrolet | Italdesign |
Model | Corvette | Nazca |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |