1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 335 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Quintet | 740 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
