1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 242 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 517 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mazda |
| Model | Nazca | Marathon |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
