1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 14 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 600 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Italdesign | Lexus |
| Model | Nazca | IS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2731 mm |
