1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Rekord (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Rekord weights approximately 105 kg more than 1982 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Quintet | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
