1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 155 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Quintet | Excel |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
