1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 464 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Quintet |
Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |