1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 7 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (164 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 590 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, 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1989 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Quintet | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
