1997 BMW M3 vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 1 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 106 more horse power than 1997 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW M3 weights approximately 300 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) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | M3 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
