1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 109 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Quintet | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Quintet | Exige |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |