1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 218 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Quintet | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
