1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 524 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Caterham | Italdesign |
| Model | 7 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
