1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 27 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 305 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Quintet | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
