1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Opel Vectra is newer by 22 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 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 220 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Quintet | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
