1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Quintet | 220 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
