2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 391 kg more than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Palio II | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio II | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 984 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 |
