1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 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 282 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 40 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Fiat | Italdesign |
| Model | 1300 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
