1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 22 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 141 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Quintet | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
