1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Quintet | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
