1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 4 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 834 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | V8 Volante | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
