1999 Audi S8 vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca

To start off, both 1999 Audi S8 and 1999 Italdesign Nazca were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.

Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi S8 1999 Italdesign Nazca
Make Audi Italdesign
Model S8 Nazca
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4170 cc 4988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 247 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 470 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4100 RPM
Top Speed 250 km/hour 297 km/hour
Drive Type AWD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2610 mm


 

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