2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 26 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 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1629 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Escalade | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6161 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2609 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
