1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Italdesign Nazca 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 43 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. (303 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 570 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. (410 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1997 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nazca | C |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
