1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Quantum (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Quantum should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Quantum weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Volkswagen Quantum (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno. 1989 Volkswagen Quantum has automatic transmission and 1989 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1989 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Volkswagen Quantum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1989 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Uno | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
