1984 Honda Quintet vs. 1999 Saturn SL
To start off, 1999 Saturn SL 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Saturn SL (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Saturn SL weights approximately 71 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 Saturn SL (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 1999 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Quintet | SL |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
