1977 Fiat 132 vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda S2000 (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda S2000 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 2004 Honda S2000 (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 132 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
