2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1990 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Quantum would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Quantum weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
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, 1990 Volkswagen Quantum (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1990 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Punto | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
