1997 Volkswagen W12 vs. 1997 Honda Integra
To start off, both 1997 Volkswagen W12 and 1997 Honda Integra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1997 Honda Integra. (143 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1997 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Volkswagen W12 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 1997 Volkswagen W12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Integra, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen W12 | 1997 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | W12 | Integra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1199 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4525 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1325 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
