1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 240 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Quintet | Comet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
