1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1993 Renault 21
To start off, 1993 Renault 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Renault 21. 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 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1993 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Quintet | 21 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
