1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 17 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 778 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Italdesign | Cadillac |
| Model | Nazca | CTS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
