1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2003 MCC Smart
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart 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, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2003 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Honda | MCC |
| Model | Quintet | Smart |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
