2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 24 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 570 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rainier | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
