1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Colt 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 5 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 75 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1982 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Quintet | Colt |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
