1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Quintet | Elan |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2140 mm |
