1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 482 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
