1961 AC Cobra vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Cobra | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
