1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1246 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Italdesign | Dodge |
| Model | Nazca | Ram |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3569 mm |
