1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1999 Italdesign Nazca and 1999 Mercedes-Benz E 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 182 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 500 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Italdesign | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Nazca | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2970 mm |
