1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 690 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.

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1989 Avanti Avanti 2006 Nissan Quest
Make Avanti Nissan
Model Avanti Quest
Year Released 1989 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 187 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1626 kg 2316 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 76 L