1982 Honda Quintet vs. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle (89 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 268 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 Volkswagen New Beetle (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quintet | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
