1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 19 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, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 735 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 2012 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Italdesign | Ferrari |
| Model | Nazca | California |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
