1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Italdesign Nazca were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 272 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Honda | Italdesign |
| Model | Civic | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
