2008 BMW 550 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1995 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1995 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Italdesign Nazca. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | 550 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4987 cc |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
