1988 BMW M3 vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 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 104 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 196 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | M3 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 227 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 | 1296 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
