1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1984 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB4 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
