1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 5 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 839 more horse power than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 876 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Italdesign | Lotec |
| Model | Nazca | Sirius |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
