1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1500 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
