1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Volkswagen Quantum (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1996 Volkswagen Quantum has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volkswagen Quantum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
