1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 9 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 115 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Quintet | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Quintet | Tracer |
Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |