1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2006 Kia Rio
To start off, 2006 Kia Rio 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Rio (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Rio weights approximately 173 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 Kia Rio (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2006 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Quintet | Rio |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
