2009 Citroen C5 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 543 kg more than 1984 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 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C5 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
