1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 12 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP) has 171 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 2006 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Italdesign | BMW |
| Model | Nazca | 523 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
