1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2008 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2008 Holden Captiva is newer by 25 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Holden Captiva weights approximately 875 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, 2008 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2008 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Quintet | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
