1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1977 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Talbot Horizon 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 22 more horse power than 1977 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1977 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 35 kg more than 1977 Talbot Horizon. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1977 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Quintet | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
