1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage weights approximately 570 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | Project Vantage | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
