1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100.
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, 2007 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1100 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90.7 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 Length | 3970 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
