1971 AC 428 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 446 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | 428 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 639 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
