1981 Audi 100 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 100 weights approximately 130 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, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 100 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
