1987 Citroen AX vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 258 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | AX | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
