1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 13 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 442 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Italdesign | Nissan |
| Model | Nazca | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |
