1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 216 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
