1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 823 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, 1972 AMC Ambassador (428 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Ambassador | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
