1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Quintet | 4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
