2010 BMW 750 vs. 1990 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 20 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 750 | 1990 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 750 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2560 mm |
