1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. 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 236 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 750 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nazca | 220 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
