1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1992 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Nova 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 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 35 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 229 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (80 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1992 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Quintet | Nova |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
