1969 Honda S800 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 274 kg more than 1969 Honda S800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | S800 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
