1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 27 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 590 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Quintet | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Quintet | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2911 mm |