1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW M1 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 73 more horse power than 1979 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 300 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Italdesign | BMW |
| Model | Nazca | M1 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
