2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro 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 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Quantum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Quantum | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
