1970 Buick GS vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 628 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | GS | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
