1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 501 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Italdesign |
| Model | Chevelle | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
