1976 Fiat 133 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1976 Fiat 133. 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 133 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 133 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
