1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 11 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Quintet | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
