1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 18 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 176 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 368 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Italdesign | BMW |
| Model | Nazca | 118 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
