1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1993 Italdesign Nazca and 1993 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 271 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Peugeot |
| Model | Nazca | 405 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
