1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 16 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 40 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 540 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Italdesign Nazca | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Italdesign | Nissan |
Model | Nazca | 350Z |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |