2009 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Quantum would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Quantum. (110 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Quantum weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2001 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
