1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 418 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Opel Meriva (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Quintet | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
