1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 16 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 476 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Quintet | C |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
