2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Honda Quintet

To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 702 kg more than 1982 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Park Avenue 1982 Honda Quintet
Make Buick Honda
Model Park Avenue Quintet
Year Released 2005 1982
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3789 cc 1602 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2370 mm


 

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