2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 2001 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Microbus would be higher. At 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 440 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 2001 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quantum | Microbus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2470 mm |
