1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | 3.3 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
