1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 27 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 577 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quintet | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2604 mm |
