1993 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1993 Buick LeSabre and 1993 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 420 kg more than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. 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, 1993 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick LeSabre | 1993 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | LeSabre | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
