1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea 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 242 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 138 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1994 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Fiat | Italdesign |
| Model | Marea | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
