1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1980 Mini MK IV
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mini MK IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mini MK IV 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 45 more horse power than 1980 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1980 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 374 kg more than 1980 Mini MK IV. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mini MK IV. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1980 Mini MK IV | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Quintet | MK IV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |
