1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 28 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1720 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Quintet | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 8032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3396 mm |
