2009 Audi A3 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2009 Audi A3 is newer by 25 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A3 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
