1952 Fiat 8V vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 8V | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
