1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avalon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (280 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1991 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon. 2000 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 1991 Italdesign Nazca has manual transmission. 1991 Italdesign Nazca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Italdesign Nazca | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Italdesign | Toyota |
| Model | Nazca | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
