1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1999 Ford Fiesta is newer by 16 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 4 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Fiesta (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Fiesta | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
