1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca

To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 and 1995 Italdesign Nazca were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 BMW S3. (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW S3 1995 Italdesign Nazca
Make BMW Italdesign
Model S3 Nazca
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2497 cc 4987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 338 HP 346 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 470 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2090 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2610 mm


 

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