1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 2 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 148 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Speedster weights approximately 5 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Italdesign | Opel |
| Model | Nazca | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
