1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (622 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1994 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1994 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1994 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, 2004 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Italdesign Nazca | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
Make | Italdesign | Maserati |
Model | Nazca | MC12 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1002 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |