1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 8 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (231 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 706 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (268 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Quintet | SL |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
