1996 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Zagato Raptor
To start off, both 1996 Honda Accord and 1996 Zagato Raptor were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Zagato Raptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Zagato Raptor (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Zagato Raptor should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Zagato Raptor.
Because 1996 Zagato Raptor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Zagato Raptor will offer significantly more control. 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 Zagato Raptor (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Zagato Raptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1996 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1996 Zagato Raptor has manual transmission. 1996 Zagato Raptor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1996 Zagato Raptor | |
| Make | Honda | Zagato |
| Model | Accord | Raptor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
