1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 29 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 weights approximately 424 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Quintet | 3 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
