1972 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 14 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
