2005 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Acura NSX. (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura NSX weights approximately 450 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura NSX | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Acura | Italdesign |
| Model | NSX | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
