1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Ballade 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) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Quintet | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2330 mm |
