2007 Acura TL vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 25 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 470 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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
