Let the function $$f(x)$$ be defined as:

$$f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x + 1$$

Let $$g(x) = f(x) - 4$$.

Determine the value of $$g(1)$$ and $$g(3)$$, and find the relationship between Quantity A and Quantity B:

• Quantity A: $$g(1)$$
• Quantity B: $$g(3)$$