1982 Fiat 126 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 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 126 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 55 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 399 kg more than 1982 Fiat 126. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 126 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 126 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
