1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1988 Holden Barina
To start off, 1988 Holden Barina is newer by 5 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 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 12 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1988 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Quintet | Barina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2250 mm |
