1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 418 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Quintet | Carisma |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
