1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1998 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 737 kg more than 1999 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 1998 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Italdesign | Jaguar |
| Model | Nazca | XJR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
