1983 Fiat 131 vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1983 Fiat 131. 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 131 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 131 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
