1981 Buick Estate 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 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 900 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Quintet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |