2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Quantum and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 414 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
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 Volkswagen Caddy, 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quantum | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 28.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
