1982 Fiat 126 vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 126 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 214 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1982 Fiat 126. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 126 | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 126 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |