1998 Honda CRX vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1998 Honda CRX is newer by 16 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, 1998 Honda CRX (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda CRX weights approximately 76 kg more than 1982 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 Honda CRX (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda CRX | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CRX | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
