1984 Honda Quintet vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis is newer by 24 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 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 1016 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Quintet | 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Quintet | Grandis |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
