1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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 2 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 675 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Italdesign | Jaguar |
Model | Nazca | XK8 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |