1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1971 Fiat Dino. 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Dino | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
