1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 605 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 149 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 605. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1996 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 1996 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605, 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 605. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Peugeot |
| Model | Nazca | 605 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
