2006 Citroen C3 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2006 Citroen C3 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C3 weights approximately 272 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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C3 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
