1977 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 785 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | Electra | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
