2003 Citroen C2 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2003 Citroen C2 is newer by 20 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, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C2 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C2 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2370 mm |
