1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet 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 136 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 349 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | AMC | Italdesign |
| Model | Hornet | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
