1989 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1989 Honda Civic 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 19 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Quantum should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Civic | 1989 Volkswagen Quantum | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Quantum |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |