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Honda Quintet SU 1.6 EX (80 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda Quintet:
The Honda Quint is a subcompact car manufactured by Honda in Japan from 1980 until 1985. It was introduced in February 1980 in Japan as a five-door liftback version of the Honda Civic, being more upscale than the Civic, and was sold at the Honda Verno sales channel in Japan. The Quint was made available to export markets including Europe and Southeast Asia in 1981, with the export name being Honda Quintet. Beginning in 1983, this model was also sold in Australia as the Rover Quintet. The Quint was succeeded by the Honda Quint Integra in 1985....(Read more on Wikipedia)
SU Overview:
Honda Quintet (SU). With 127 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 834 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 162 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Honda Quintet SU was produced before the establishment of modern crash testing protocols like Euro NCAP. Safety features were rudimentary by today's standards, typical for vehicles of the early 1980s, focusing on basic structural integrity and seatbelts.
1.6 EX (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.6-liter EP CVCC engine with 80 Hp provided adequate performance for daily driving and city commutes in the early 1980s. While not sporty, it offered sufficient power for its lightweight chassis.
Fuel Economy
Equipped with Honda's CVCC technology, this carburetted engine aimed for improved fuel efficiency compared to conventional designs of its era, offering reasonable economy for a compact hatchback.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical 5-door hatchback design
- • Versatile interior with decent cargo space (340-920L)
- • Honda's reputation for mechanical reliability (for its era)
- • Relatively fuel-efficient CVCC engine technology
- • Compact dimensions ideal for city driving
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Modest performance from the 80 Hp engine
- • Basic interior amenities and comfort
- • Susceptible to rust, common for vehicles of this period
- • Limited availability of parts today
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Quintet |
| Generation: | SU |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 EX (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | November, 1980 |
| End of production: | July, 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 49.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 127 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EP with CVCC |
| Engine displacement: | 1602 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.4 kg/Hp, 95.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 834 |
| Max. weight: | 1379 |
| Max load: | 545 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 920 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 340 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4110 mm mm |
| Width: | 1615 mm mm |
| Height: | 1355 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1360 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1380 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
Behind the wheel of the Honda Quintet. How does it handle on the road?