1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 370 kg more than 1983 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfetta | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 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 | 144 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
