1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2000 Kia Clarus
To start off, 2000 Kia Clarus is newer by 18 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Clarus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Clarus weights approximately 250 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, 2000 Kia Clarus (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2000 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Quintet | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
