2007 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Nubira and 2007 Toyota Quantum were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Nubira (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 815 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira.
Because 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 2007 Toyota Quantum. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Nubira, 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Nubira | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Nubira | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 28.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
