1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2001 Honda S2000
To start off, 2001 Honda S2000 is newer by 18 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S2000 weights approximately 285 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, 2001 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2001 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Quintet | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
