1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 15 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 283 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1994 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Italdesign | Kia |
| Model | Nazca | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
