1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Quintet | Elise |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
