1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 6 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 66 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Quintet | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
