2008 Acura RDX vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RDX weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RDX | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
