1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quintet | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
