1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1983 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, 1985 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 208 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 208 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
