1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona 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 264 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 2 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Italdesign | Toyota |
| Model | Nazca | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
