2007 Audi A3 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2007 Audi A3 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A3 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A3 weights approximately 454 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 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A3 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
