1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 24 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 415 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Quintet | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Quintet | Golf |
Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |