1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 815 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Italdesign | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Nazca | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
