1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Quintet | Indica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
