1998 Honda Today vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
