1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2003 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2003 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 20 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, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Lancia Ypsilon (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2003 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Quintet | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
