1977 Citroen GS vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Citroen GS 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 24 more horse power than 1977 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1977 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Citroen GS. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Citroen GS | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | GS | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
