1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird 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 146 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 585 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Italdesign | Pontiac |
| Model | Nazca | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
