1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2011 Audi A1
To start off, 2011 Audi A1 is newer by 29 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A1 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A1 weights approximately 60 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, 2011 Audi A1 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2011 Audi A1 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Quintet | A1 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3954 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2469 mm |
