1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 128 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Italdesign | Lancia |
| Model | Nazca | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
