1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Italdesign Nazca 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 29 more horse power than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1999 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 270 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Italdesign | Panoz |
| Model | Nazca | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
