1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 23 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 95 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Quintet | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
