1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 637 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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Quintet | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2776 mm |
