2003 Ford Ka vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2003 Ford Ka is newer by 21 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 10 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 18 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
