1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1993 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1993 Lancia Thema is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lancia Thema (205 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lancia Thema weights approximately 350 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, 1993 Lancia Thema (298 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1993 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Quintet | Thema |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
