1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 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 183 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (163 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 480 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mazda |
| Model | Nazca | 929 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
