1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima 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 56 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 606 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1996 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Maxima. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Italdesign | Nissan |
Model | Nazca | Maxima |
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 | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |