1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1999 Renault Laguna 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 305 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 Renault Laguna (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Quintet | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
