1996 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2011 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 15 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 814 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, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Italdesign Nazca | 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Aston Martin |
| Model | Nazca | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2741 mm |
