1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 5 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 208 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 25 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1998 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mazda |
| Model | Nazca | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
