1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 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 176 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1608 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Italdesign | Land Rover |
Model | Nazca | Defender |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |