1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK 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 159 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 473 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Italdesign | Jaguar |
| Model | Nazca | XK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| 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 | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
