1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 510 kg more than 1982 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 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Nova | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Nova | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
