1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio 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 44 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 310 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Italdesign | Renault |
| Model | Nazca | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
