1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 90 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
