1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 10 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 208 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 68 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Toyota |
| Model | Nazca | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
