1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 29 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1000 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Quintet | 300 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3053 mm |
