1999 Subaru Forester vs. 1999 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1999 Subaru Forester and 1999 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Quantum. (110 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Quantum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Quantum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Subaru Forester (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Quantum. 1999 Volkswagen Quantum has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volkswagen Quantum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Subaru Forester | 1999 Volkswagen Quantum | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Forester | Quantum |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |