1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 11 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 680 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Italdesign | Maserati |
| Model | Nazca | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
