1971 BMW 3 vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 280 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | 3 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
