1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Simca 1301 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 28 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Quintet | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
