2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Honda | Italdesign |
| Model | S2000 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
