This question appeared on Quora some time ago. There are also other questions such as How does Quora compete against Steemit which can be seen here https://www.quora.com/How-does-Quora-compete-against-Steemit-com
I think Garry Taylor's answer to If Steemit continues to go on as it has, why would anyone use Quora? (https://www.quora.com/If-Steemit-continues-to-go-on-as-it-has-why-would-anyone-use-Quora/answer/Garry-Taylor-5?srid=n9bS) is the key to understand why anyone would continue to use Quora.
That’s quality.
Quora provides users with original quality content which can’t be found elsewhere.
Steemit will thrive only if will find a way to promote good quality posts and motivate users to write quality posts.