1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 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 129 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 175 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Maserati |
| Model | Nazca | 420 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
