1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1987 Volvo 760

To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 760 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 166 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 350 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Italdesign Nazca 1987 Volvo 760
Make Italdesign Volvo
Model Nazca 760
Year Released 1995 1987
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4987 cc 2316 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 346 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2780 mm


 

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