1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 783 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Bristol | Italdesign |
Model | 603 | Nazca |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |