1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 455 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mini |
| Model | Nazca | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2596 mm |
