1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 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 294 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 160 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Peugeot |
| Model | Nazca | 204 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
