1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1993 Maserati Shamal 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 3,216 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 340 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 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Quintet | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Quintet | Shamal |
Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |