1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 24 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Honda | Wartburg |
| Model | Quintet | 312 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
