1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 155 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |
