1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 9 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 111 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 673 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Italdesign | Jaguar |
| Model | Nazca | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
