2008 Dodge Ram vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 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 131 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 690 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Dodge | Italdesign |
| Model | Ram | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
