1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 16 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 805 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Quintet | Villager |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
