1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lancia Beta (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lancia Beta weights approximately 41 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Quintet | Beta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
