1982 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 102 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
