1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 21 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 50 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, 2003 Mazda Roadster (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Quintet | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
