2002 Acura CL vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Quest. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 492 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura CL | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | CL | Quest |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |