1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 544 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 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Quintet | Forester |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2616 mm |
