1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 12 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 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 245 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 146 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
