1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 @ 7800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1200 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |