1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 735 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Quintet | GTO |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
