2009 Dodge Challenger vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2009 Dodge Challenger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Challenger (419 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. (346 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 691 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (420 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Dodge | Italdesign |
| Model | Challenger | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 419 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
