1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 30 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quintet | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1453 mm |
