1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 576 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Quintet | 280 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2940 mm |
