1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1016 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Quintet | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
