1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1999 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 1999 Nissan Xterra is newer by 17 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 604 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, 1999 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1999 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Quintet | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
