2008 Honda S2000 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda S2000 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | S2000 | 130 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |