1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 10 kg more than 1962 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Quintet | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
