1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon

To start off, both 1993 Italdesign Nazca and 1993 Plymouth Neon 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 215 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 109 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.

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 Plymouth Neon, 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Italdesign Nazca 1993 Plymouth Neon
Make Italdesign Plymouth
Model Nazca Neon
Year Released 1993 1993
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 346 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5850 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1109 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2650 mm


 

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