1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 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 64 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 290 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Italdesign | Mazda |
Model | Nazca | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2703 mm |