1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Gremlin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Gremlin would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 187 kg more than 1982 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Gremlin | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
