1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2001 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2001 MCC ForTwo 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 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 302 more horse power than 2001 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC ForTwo. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2001 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Italdesign | MCC |
| Model | Nazca | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1810 mm |
