2009 BMW 525 vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 13 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 131 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 500 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | 525 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
