1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 19 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 745 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, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Quintet | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
