1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Quintet | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
