2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II 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 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 395 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 Fiat Palio II (140 Nm @ 74 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio II | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 74 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
