2003 Fiat Idea vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2003 Fiat Idea is newer by 19 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Idea weights approximately 174 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Idea. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Idea | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
