1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Quintet | 12 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
