1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 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 97 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (249 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 260 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Italdesign | Porsche |
| Model | Nazca | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 305 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
