1983 Fiat 126 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda S2000 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1983 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, 2008 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 126 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 126 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
