1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 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 263 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 150 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mazda |
| Model | Nazca | 929 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
