1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 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 256 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 132 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mazda |
| Model | Nazca | 121 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
