1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2008 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2008 TVR Chimaera is newer by 12 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 65 more horse power than 2008 TVR Chimaera. (281 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2008 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 215 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR Chimaera. (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2008 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Italdesign | TVR |
| Model | Nazca | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
