1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 28 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (127 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 570 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Quintet | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Quintet | 6 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2789 mm |