2002 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. 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 106 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 356 kg more than 1996 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 2002 Honda Accord, 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1996 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Honda | Italdesign |
Model | Accord | Nazca |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |