1998 Honda S-MX vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 5 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 332 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Italdesign Nazca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S-MX | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Honda | Italdesign |
| Model | S-MX | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
