1970 Buick Skylark 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 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 890 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 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Skylark | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
