1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 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 300 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Toyota |
| Model | Nazca | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2170 mm |
