1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1724 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Quintet | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
