1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 10 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 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 750 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Quintet | XJS |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
