1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 12 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 234 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 55 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mazda |
| Model | Nazca | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2499 cc |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
