1970 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 335 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 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Monaro | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Monaro | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
