1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1999 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 406 is newer by 15 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 406 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 471 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, 1999 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1999 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Quintet | 406 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
