1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 476 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Quintet | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
