1972 Buick GS vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 646 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, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | GS | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
