1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 941 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 Mercury Milan (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Quintet | Milan |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
