1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 87 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Quintet | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Quintet | Polo |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |