1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 28 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 570 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2010 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Quintet | Colt |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
