1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 21 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 361 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Quintet | 6 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
