1972 Fiat 124 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 124 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |