1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Italdesign Nazca 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 155 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 370 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, 1997 Peugeot 406, 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Peugeot |
| Model | Nazca | 406 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
