1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 39 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
