1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 479 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
