2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1990 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Quantum would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Quantum (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Quantum should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 890 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1990 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ducato | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
