1999 Honda Today vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 518 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Quest |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
