1997 Volkswagen Quantum vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, both 1997 Volkswagen Quantum and 1997 Volkswagen W12 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,584 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Quantum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Volkswagen W12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Volkswagen W12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Quantum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen Quantum | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quantum | W12 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 5584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |
