1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 26 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 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 263 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quintet | T5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3410 mm |
