1992 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1995 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Honda | Italdesign |
| Model | Civic | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
