2007 Toyota Quantum vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Quantum and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 537 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Passat, 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 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Quantum | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quantum | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
