2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | Z4 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
