1980 BMW M1 vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 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 73 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 416 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | M1 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
