1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2001 Volvo C70
To start off, 2001 Volvo C70 is newer by 17 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 1,983 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo C70 weights approximately 416 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, 2001 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2001 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Quintet | C70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
