1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2370 mm |
