1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, 1996 Proton 400 is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Proton 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Proton 400 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1996 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Quintet | 400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
