1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1990 Honda Accord
To start off, 1990 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 430 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, 1990 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Quintet | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
