1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1204 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Quintet | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
