1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Vibe 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 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Vibe (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 808 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 Pontiac Vibe (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Quintet | Vibe |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
