1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. 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 223 more horse power than 1964 Peugeot 404. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1964 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 Peugeot 404. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Peugeot |
| Model | Nazca | 404 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
