1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2004 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 22 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, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 412 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, 2004 Lancia Ypsilon (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2004 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Quintet | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
