1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 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 106 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 400 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Italdesign | Porsche |
Model | Nazca | 968 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |