1956 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 600.
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, 2009 Honda S2000 (173 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 600. (41 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 600 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 600 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |