2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Lucerne | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2370 mm |
