2009 Citroen C1 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2009 Citroen C1 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C1 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C1 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
