2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Corvette | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
