1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Italdesign | BMW |
| Model | Nazca | 700 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2130 mm |
