1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Italdesign |
| Model | Corvette | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 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 | 1410 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
