2009 Toyota Hilux vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 161 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Hilux | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Hilux | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
