1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 23 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada Niva weights approximately 305 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Quintet | Niva |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |
