1964 Fiat 850 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 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 204 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 850 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |