1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 765 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Italdesign | Jaguar |
| Model | Nazca | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3050 mm |
