1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 21 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 454 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Quintet | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| 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 | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
