1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Saab 900 weights approximately 196 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, 1980 Saab 900 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Quintet | 900 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
