1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 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 240 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 584 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Italdesign | Rover |
Model | Nazca | P5 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |