1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 20 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 316 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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Quintet | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Honda | Jensen |
Model | Quintet | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |