1979 Suzuki Cervo vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Suzuki Cervo | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Cervo | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 543 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3120 mm |
