1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz S 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 131 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz S. (165 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 420 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 1992 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nazca | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
