1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1961 Fiat Berline. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Berline | S2000 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |