1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 15 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 1,950 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 470 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, 1998 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Quintet | 75 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
