1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 550 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 Nissan Pathfinder (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Quintet | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
