1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 406 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, 2008 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Quintet | Civic |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
