2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 945 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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 612 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
