2004 Acura NSX vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 20 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 466 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, 2004 Acura NSX (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | NSX | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
