1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1972 Rover P5B
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B 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 188 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1972 Rover P5B | |
Make | Italdesign | Rover |
Model | Nazca | P5B |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |