2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | S2000 | 130 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
