1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 830 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Volante | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 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 | 1814 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
