1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 149 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 660 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nazca | 280 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
