1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 196 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, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2005 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Quintet | 45 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
