1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 26 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 555 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Quintet | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
